South Korean and North East
Students mingle as USTM Celebrates 69th Republic Day

9th Mile, Ri Bhoi, 26 January, 2018: As the Nation
celebrated its 69th Republic Day to remember when India’s
Constitution came into force, a group of 20 college students
from South Korea too sang the National anthem at the University
of Science and Technology, Meghalaya and initiated a cleanliness
drive along with their partner students from the Earth Science
Department of the University. The tricolor was unfurled at 8.30
in the morning today by the Chancellor of the university,
Mahbubul Hoque in the presence of staff, faculty and students.
“Students should work towards nation building and should have
progress of the country as their foremost priority”, said Mr
Hoque while addressing the gathering. He advised the students to
do constructive work for the nation and humanity, apart from
their regular studies.
Soon after hoisting of the National flag, various programmes
began in the university campus. The university students’
volunteers group from South Korea and Meghalaya initiated a
cleanliness drive as a part of their international drive to
protect the environment and save mother nature. Simultaneously,
various cultural and sports competitions were conducted among
the students and staff, including Rongoli competition, singing
competition, Tug of War, Cricket and Football match. Prizes were
given away at the valedictory function held in the later part of
the day.